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Does "get A B" mean "give A to B"?

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Rebecca

In this context, no. The word "get" means to obtain, acquire, receive or come by. The word "give" means to supply someone with something. You have to change the sentence structure to use both words in a similar context. Jesse (B) got the stunt double job (A). The stunt double job (A) was given to Jesse (B). Here is another example: The puppy (A) was given to Sheila (B). The parents gave Sheila (B) the puppy (A).

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